Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X25S
The AirTAC Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X25S is a genuine guide-frame (guided) pneumatic cylinder — a Ø16mm double-acting MI mini cylinder built into a twin-rod guide unit running on linear bearings. The guide frame absorbs side load and torque so the 25mm stroke stays true, giving you a ready-to-mount linear slide without a separate guide.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke25 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- BearingLinear bearing
- Acting typeDouble acting
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X25S
Built around a 16 mm bore double-acting MIC mini cylinder, the TMICL16X25S integrates a twin-rod aluminium guide frame on linear bearings to carry side load and torque. A needle-set variable air cushion at both ends soaks up high-speed shock, ensuring smooth, quiet, square motion at 30-500 mm/s. The -S suffix adds a piston magnet for position sensing.
Delivering 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa via an M5x0.8 port, this unit offers a safe working thrust around 60 N. It pushes about 5.1 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin, load curve permitting. Remember the load it can carry falls as the offset grows, so size from the load curve, not thrust alone.
Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X25S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X25S |
|---|---|
| Series | TMIC guide-frame cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 25 mm |
| Bearing type | Linear bearing (low friction, high precision) |
| Guide | Twin-rod guide frame, double-rod unit |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Acting type | Double acting |
|---|---|
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 500 mm/s |
| Cushion | Variable air cushion, both ends |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 200 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC TMI/TMIC datasheet. Guide frame & fixed plate: aluminum alloy; matching cylinder: MI/MIC round-body mini cylinder. Allowable load depends on the load-offset distance — consult the TMI/TMIC maximum-load curves before final selection. Thread options: PT (blank) / G.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø16mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 101 N | 86 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 141 N | 121 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 21 kgf | |
Thrust equals the underlying MI cylinder. The usable load a guide frame can carry is limited by the load-offset curve, not by thrust alone — always check both. Actual force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure.
Model Code: Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X25S
| TMIC | Guide-frame cylinder with variable air cushion. |
|---|---|
| L | Linear bearing — low friction, high precision, best for push-up / high-load. |
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×25 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. |
TMI/TMIC family: TMI (bumper) / TMIC (cushion), bearing M (brass) / L (linear). Order the guide frame separately as F-TMICL16X25 when needed.
Where the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X25S Is Used
Vertical Push-Up Lifting
Ideal for pushing small platens up against gravity, where the linear bearings provide low-friction precision for smooth vertical travel.
High-Speed Part Insertion
Handles rapid downward insertion tasks, using the needle-set air cushion to absorb end-of-stroke shock and protect delicate components.
Precise Pick-and-Place
Moves lightweight electronics or sensors accurately, relying on the twin-rod frame to resist torsional deflection during lateral moves.
Is the Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X25S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing both ways, compare this 16 mm bore (100.5 N push @0.5 MPa) against the larger 20 mm bore (157.0 N) for more force, or evaluate if a bumper-only TMIL fits a lighter, lower-cost task. Choose these linear bearings over the brass-bearing TMICM when low friction and high travel precision matter more than torsional stiffness. The variable air cushion is essential for high-speed or heavy moving loads to prevent end-of-stroke impact. Always verify allowable load from the offset curve, and use the -S magnet with CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required thrust at your working pressure
- ✓ Load and offset within the load curve
- ✓ Bearing: brass (torque) vs linear (precision)
- ✓ Stroke and mounting space
- ✓ Magnet (-S) for sensors?
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.15 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Keep the load within the load-offset curve.
- check Mount on a flat, rigid surface using the fixed plate.
- check Do not exceed the rated speed (30-500 mm/s).
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac TMIC Guided Cylinder with Guide Unit TMICL16X25S FAQ
It delivers 100.5 N push and 86.4 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 140.7 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a theoretical max of 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The guided load limit depends on the load-offset distance, so always confirm from the load curve rather than relying on thrust figures.
It features a variable air cushion at both ends that decelerates the piston near stroke end for smooth stops; it is not a lock or brake. Because this model includes the -S magnet, it supports CMSG, DMSG, and EMSG switches for position detection.
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